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ND53 NLO

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,148 mi
Last recorded118,148 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 NLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,148 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sliding doors corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 118,148 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sliding doors corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 110,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 106,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 100,144 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 100,144 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 90,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,427 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 81,594 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,594 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 74,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 62,826 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 62,826 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 52,373 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 52,373 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 69,357 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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ND53 NLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ND53 NLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ND53 NLO?

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What year was ND53 NLO registered?

ND53 NLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is ND53 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 NLO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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